Category: Wine

Cabernet Franc has transitioned from being a hidden gem among wine enthusiasts to a diverse favorite for a growing number of consumers. Praised for its bright red fruit flavor, herbal aromatics, and savory spice, this varietal offers a food-friendly profile that complements various dishes without overwhelming the palate. Particularly suited…

For many wineries, bulk wine suppliers, and beverage manufacturers, the year 2026 has seen slower movement and an increasing amount of excess inventory. As tanks remain fuller for longer and warehouse stock builds, producers find themselves under pressure to move their products. Buyers are becoming more selective, and many in…

The results from the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards have been announced, revealing exciting developments in the global wine industry. This year’s competition saw an impressive participation of over 17,000 wines from 58 countries, judged by a panel of 245 experts over a rigorous two-week period in London. France emerged…

Shopping for wine typically involves trips to stores like Costco or Trader Joe’s, but many may overlook Amazon as a source. While the platform has expanded its food and beverage offerings, its best-selling wine is actually Morita Premium Organic Cooking Sake. Priced at $14.98 for a 16.6-ounce bottle, this cooking…

Costco, despite its vast warehouse format, is selective about its product offerings, carrying only about 4,000 SKUs, compared to the 30,000 typical for a supermarket. The responsibility of choosing wines to sell falls on a specialized team of beverage buyers, who curate selections based on value and local preferences. This…

Costco is known for its selective product offerings, carrying around 4,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs), significantly fewer than the average supermarket that provides about 30,000. The selection of wines in Costco stores is a carefully curated process, managed by a team of regional beverage buyers who are adept in their field….

Wildfire smoke poses an escalating threat to wine regions on the West Coast, but the science of smoke damage in grapes and wine is evolving at a pace that outstrips the insurance standards that compensate growers. At a recent summit hosted by the West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force, researchers…

Russia’s increasing excise taxes on alcohol are severely impacting Georgian wine producers, who are facing a dire choice between aligning with the west or the north. Patrick Honnef, winemaker at Château Mukhrani in Georgia, emphasizes the precariousness of their situation: with Russia accounting for 60-65% of Georgia’s wine exports, a…

One of Oregon’s most celebrated LGBTQ+ events, Queer Wine Fest, is gearing up for its final celebration. The fifth and last edition of this groundbreaking festival is set for June 28, 2026, in the picturesque Willamette Valley. While it may seem like an ending, organizers emphasize that the event has…

Orange County Wine Society Announces the Winners of the 2026 50th Annual OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition On June 9, 2026, the Orange County Wine Society (OCWS) announced the noteworthy winners of the 50th Annual OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition. This year, the competition received a remarkable 2,548 entries from…